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Stars in My Crown: Life & Parental Drama
April 11th, 201211:59 PM ETOne of my most embarrassing life moments ever was when my four sons were small, and we were crossing at the busiest intersection on Main Street. Son number three was safe and secure in my backpack carrier, little son number four was asleep in my arms, son number two held tightly to my hand, and number one son had a firm hold on my skirt. All went w... -
A Lil’ Princess Is Always Prepared...
March 27th, 201212:13 AM ETThis morning was a bit hectic because my daughter Izzy left for a field trip to Atlanta to see the play Annie. Mom: Put on some leggings; it's 31 degrees outside. Izzy: I don't need any. The bus has heat, Mom. Mom: I don't care! You're really wearing a summer dress so you better put them on or wear something else. Nothing's worse than being stuck... -
Love Dancing In the Rain
February 14th, 201212:01 AM ETI'm not sure who exactly ended up with the hot dog bun and who, in shame, carried the hot dog wrapped in the last slice of stale bread. After sleeping through the alarm, scrounging up two socks that actually match, and a vicious fight over the remaining fruit roll up, we head to school in the rain. The argument continues on the ride; making m... -
Dr. Kevin Leman’s Relationship Tips for a Stress-Free 2012 (or as close as possible!)
January 11th, 201212:18 AM ETAt this time of year everyone is talking about resolutions for the coming year. Here are some top suggestions for parents, spouses, and singles to make sure that your relationships with those you love most are strong and healthy: Tips for parenting: 1. Watch your expectations, make sure they are positive and not negative. 2. Make sure your kids ... -
4 Keys to Success in the Blended Family
December 12th, 201112:27 AM ETMack and Abby had only been married a few months when the conflict started. A second marriage for both, they had faced each other at the altar with new hope and visions of a bright future together. What could possibly go wrong? Seven months later they were finding out. The love they had for one another was being tested on every front. Susan, Mack'... -
Autumn Memories in the South…
October 12th, 201102:14 PM ETMy husband and I just traveled through Northeastern Georgia to the mountains of North Carolina. We have the privilege of enjoying the autumn in the tranquil and beautiful area between the Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Parkway. The month of October color bursts forth in each and every hardwood tree in a breathtaking, dramatic way. It's truly a ... -
Secret Fears Moms Face [blog #8]: Take Charge of Your Fears!
October 05th, 201112:09 AM ETAs the head Editor of Today's Christian Woman magazine (Christianity Today International) for 7 years, and also a woman greatly involved with the kickoff of the Women of Faith nationwide conference movement, I had the opportunity to speak to many women about their secrets and fears. And I discovered something. Whatever you may fear, Mom, you'r... -
Secret Fears Moms Face [blog #7]: What If Something Bad Happens to My Child?
October 04th, 201112:11 AM ETEsther and her husband, John, know about this fear firsthand—because it happened to them. Esther was eight and a half months pregnant and her husband out of town when she began feeling labor pains. Once at the hospital, however, she was told they were false. So they sent her home, without even doing an ultrasound. That night Esther couldn't sleep... -
Secret Fears Moms Face [blog #6]: What If My Child Turns Away from My Beliefs?
October 03rd, 201112:23 AM ETJanelle knows all about this kind of pain. She prays for her daughter, Deb, every day. "She always wanted to go her own way," Janelle says, "even as a child. During her adolescent years she chafed against any authority. During art school she fell into a lesbian relationship. She said if her father could walk out on me after twenty-five years, she c... -
Secret Fears Moms Face [blog #5]: What If My Child Makes the Same Mistakes I Did?
September 30th, 201112:33 AM ETAt thirteen years old, Dana was hospitalized for alcoholism. At sixteen she had an abortion. "I have a lot to be sorry for," she says sadly. "Even though I'm now thirty, married, and have three children, I still think every day about the child I aborted. I've needed God's mercy just to cope with my past. But what happened to me makes me even more d...
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